REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA-

Meeting #:

1613

Date:

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 5:30 P.m. - 7:30 P.m.

Location:

Council Chambers & Zoom Webinar

7400 Prospect Street

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

In honour of the Líl̓wat7ul, the Village of Pemberton acknowledges that we are meeting within the unceded territory of the Líl̓wat Nation.

I acknowledge the Chair of Generations present in this room, a symbolic reminder of our duty to future generations. May it inspire us to strive for a sustainable and just future for all.

 

2.

CLOSED SESSION

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council closes the meeting to the public pursuant to section 90 (1) of the Community Charter to permit discussion of items related to the following topics: (a), personal information about an identifiable individual who holds a position of officer with the municipality, (i), the receipt of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communication necessary for that privilege, and (m), a matter that, under an other enactment, is such that the public may be excluded from the meeting. 

2.1

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

2.2

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

2.2.a

Closed Council Meeting No. 1612, Tuesday, December 10, 2024

2.3

REPORTS

2.3.a

Financial Disclosure Statements

2.3.b

Community Charter section 90 (1) (i), the receipt of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose

2.4

MAYOR'S REPORT

2.5

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER'S REPORT

2.5.a

Statutory Right of Way, 1947 Carpenter Road

Community Charter section 90 (1) (i), the receipt of advice that is subject to solicitor client privilege, including communication necessary for that privilege, and (m), a matter that, under another enactment, is such that the public may be excluded from the meeting. 

2.5.b

Proposed Meeting with School District No. 48 Trustees

Community Charter section 90 (1) (m), a matter that, under another enactment, is such that the public may be excluded from the meeting.

2.6

TERMINATION

3.

RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING 5:30PM

In honour of the Líl̓wat7ul, the Village of Pemberton acknowledges that we are meeting within the unceded territory of the Líl̓wat Nation.

I acknowledge the Chair of Generations present in this room, a symbolic reminder of our duty to future generations. May it inspire us to strive for a sustainable and just future for all.

4.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

• Recommendation:

  THAT  Council approves the agenda of the Regular Council Meeting No. 1613 as presented.

5.

RISE WITH REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION

6.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

6.1

Regular Council Meeting No. 1612, Tuesday, December 10, 2024

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council approves the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting No.1612 held Tuesday, December 10, 2024, as circulated. 

7.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE PREVIOUS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

8.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

9.

COMMITTEE MINUTES - FOR INFORMATION

10.

DELEGATION

11.

STAFF REPORTS

11.1

Office of the CAO

11.1.a

Chief Administrative Officer's Report

11.1.b

Maternity and Parental Leave for Council Policy

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council approves Maternity and Parental Leave Policy No. COU-014 as presented.

11.2

Corporate & Legislative Services

11.2.a

Recommendation to File Notice on Title, 7474 Prospect Street

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council directs the corporate officer to file a notice in the land title office stating that:

  1. a resolution relating to the land legally described as Lot 7 Block 4 District Lot 202 Lillooet District Plan 1624 has been made under section 57 of the Community Charter; and
  2. further information respecting the resolution may be inspected at the Village of Pemberton Municipal Hall.

11.2.b

2025 Committee and Board Appointments

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council approves the following schedule for the role of acting mayor in 2025:

  January, February, March
  April, May, June
  July, August, September
  October, November, December

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council confirms the following appointments for 2025:

  Committee or Board	Village Representative(s)	Alternate
  Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel	3 councillors to be named	NA
  Cemetery Committee	Councillor Nightingale	Councillor Helmer
  Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Board	Mayor Richman	Councillor Ramsden
  Pemberton Valley Utilities and Services Committee (PVUS)	Mayor Richman	Councillor Ramsden
  Sea to Sky Regional Hospital District	Mayor Richman	Councillor Nightingale
  Pemberton Lillooet Treaty Advisory Committee (PLTAC)	Mayor Richman	Councillor Nightingale
  Pemberton & District Library Board	Councillor Nightingale	Councillor Ramsden
  Municipal Insurance Association of BC	Councillor Craddock (voting)	Councillor Ramsden (non-voting)

12.

BYLAWS

12.1

Bylaws for First, Second, and Third Readings

12.1.a

Special Event Bylaw No. 977, 2025

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council gives first, second, and third readings to Village of Pemberton Special Event Bylaw No. 977, 2025. 

12.1.b

Municipal Ticket Information Amendment (Special Events) Bylaw No. 978, 2025 and Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amendment (Special Events) Bylaw No. 979, 2025

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council gives first, second, and third readings to Village of Pemberton Municipal Ticket Information Amendment (Special Events) Bylaw No. 978, 2025.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council gives first, second, and third readings to Village of Pemberton Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amendment (Special Events) Bylaw No. 979, 2025.

12.1.c

Fees and Charges Amendment (Special Events) Bylaw No. 980, 2025

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council gives first, second, and third readings to Village of Pemberton Fees and Charges Amendment (Special Events) Bylaw No. 980, 2025.

13.

MAYOR’S Report

14.

COUNCILLORS’ Reports

15.

CORRESPONDENCE

15.1

Correspondence for Action

15.1.a

Adam Adams, President, Pemberton and District Chamber of Commerce, December 16, 2024, sharing concerns from business owners regarding accessibility of the Industrial Park

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council directs staff to respond to Adam Adams. 

15.2

Correspondence for Information

15.2.a

Cathy Peters, North Vancouver resident, dated December 4, 2024, regarding tariffs, UNDRIP impact, drugs and sex trafficking

15.2.b

Councillor Trish Mandewo, UBCM President, December 16, 2024, regarding the 2024/2025 second payment for the Canada Community Building Fund

15.2.c

Fiona Koza, West Coast Environmental Law, dated December 17, 2024, sharing updated global greenhouse emissions graphs

15.2.d

Chris Gardner, President and CEO, ICBA, dated January 7, 2025, regarding protecting taxpayers from overspending on local government construction

15.2.e

Sylvie Allen, Sweet Skills, dated January 14, 2025, highlighting concerns regarding the park use permit fee structure

16.

DECISION ON LATE BUSINESS

17.

LATE BUSINESS

18.

NOTICE OF MOTION

19.

QUESTION PERIOD

20.

TERMINATION

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council terminates the regular meeting.